“The top badminton event!” Chengdu 2024 Thomas and Uber Cup Opens

On the evening of April 25, the opening ceremony of the 2024 Total Energy Thomas Cup and Uber Cup Finals (hereinafter referred to as “Chengdu 2024 Thomas and Uber Cup”) was held in Chengdu. As 32 athlete representatives pressed the opening start device together, Chengdu 2024 Thomas and Uber Cup grand opening. During the nine days from April 27 to May 5, 32 teams (16 men and 16 women) from 20 countries and regions around the world will kick off the competition in Chengdu. It is reported that this is the first time that western China has hosted the world’s highest-level badminton event, and it is also the highest-level badminton event before the Paris Olympics. Badminton World Federation Chairman Paul Eric Hoyer, Chinese Badminton Association Chairman Zhang Jun, Vice Governor Yang Xingping, and Municipal Party Committee Deputy Secretary and Mayor Wang Fengchao attended the opening ceremony.

At the opening ceremony, Paul Eric Hoyer, President of the Badminton World Federation, welcomed the members of the Badminton World Federation, all participating athletes and team members in his speech. He said–

I am very happy to come to the beautiful Chengdu. Chengdu has a large number of people participating in badminton. The 75-year history of the Thomas Cup and the 67-year history of the Uber Cup have witnessed some of the most exciting events in badminton. I believe that the next week will be equally exciting. “We gather in Chengdu and will also hold the 85th BWF Annual General Meeting and the 12th BWF Member Forum to plan the future development blueprint of badminton. I hope everyone will have a wonderful week and enjoy the hospitality of the Chengdu people.”

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Zhang Jun, Chairman of the Chinese Badminton Association, said in his speech——

Chengdu 2024 Thomas & Uber Cup is the fourth time that the Thomas & Uber Cup has been held in mainland China after Guangzhou in 2002, Wuhan in 2012, and Kunshan in 2016. It is also the first time that this event has been hosted by a city in western China. This reflects China’s contribution to the world of badminton. The full support for development also reflects the full trust of the Badminton World Federation and the global badminton community in China. As one of the world’s highest-level badminton team events, the Thomas and Uber Cup will provide a competitive venue for athletes from all over the world, bring exciting competitions to fans and audiences around the world, and will further enrich the people’s sports and cultural life and attract everyone to participate. Badminton sports, love sports, promote health, and jointly participate in the construction of a sports power. “Chengdu is a city that you don’t want to leave once you come. I hope all guests will feel the beauty of Chengdu, and I hope everyone will leave an unforgettable memory in Chengdu.”

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Wang Fengchao said in his speech——

Chengdu is a national historical and cultural city and the hometown of China’s national treasure, the giant panda. It has been a hub for Sino-foreign exchanges since ancient times. It has a history of more than 2,300 years. It has always maintained economic development and cultural prosperity because it is open to all rivers and inclusive. As the highest level badminton event, the Thomas and Uber Cup attracts the attention of badminton enthusiasts from all over the world. Chengdu has always adhered to the concept of “simple, safe and exciting” competitions, made every effort to demonstrate professional and efficient competition levels to all participating players, provided warm and thoughtful competition services to visiting guests, and strived to present a badminton event with Chengdu’s unique style to the world. Extravaganza. I sincerely wish all athletes to compete at the highest level, compete with others in a wonderful way, and gain precious friendships. We sincerely invite everyone to take a walk on the streets of Chengdu, feel for yourself the unique charm of “the park city under the snow-capped mountains, the happy Chengdu in the fireworks”, and experience and share the myriad aspects of Chinese modernization.

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An oath-taking ceremony for representatives of athletes and referees was also held at the opening ceremony. According to the schedule, the group stage competition will be held from April 27th to May 1st, the quarter-finals will be held from May 2nd to 3rd, the semi-finals will be held on May 4th, and the champion will be selected on May 5th.

First Vice President of the Badminton World Federation Kunying Patama, Mayor of Horsens, Denmark Peter Sorensen; Vice Chairman of the Chinese Badminton Association Xia Xuanze, Deputy Governor of the Ministry of Education, Vice Chairman of the International University Sports Federation, and Vice Chairman of the Chinese Badminton Association Liu Jin, Vice Mayor Xu Xingguo, Director of Chengdu High-tech Zone Management Committee Zhao Wenqiao, Secretary-General of the Municipal Government Dai Zhiyong and others attended the opening ceremony.

Original title: “The top badminton event!” Chengdu 2024 Thomas and Uber Cup Opens”

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2024-04-25 17:39:09
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